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A’s 1B Barton Hit While Fielding Throw, Is OK

PEORIA, AZ - MARCH 06: Infielder Daric Barton #10 of the Oakland Athletics lands on his back after a collision with Logan Forsythe (not pictured) of the San Diego Padres during the third inning of the spring training game at Peoria Stadium on March 6, 2011 in Peoria, Arizona. Barton left the game with an injury. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Infielder Daric Barton #10 of the Oakland Athletics lands on his back after a collision with Logan Forsythe (not pictured) of the San Diego Padres during the third inning of the spring training game at Peoria Stadium on March 6, 2011 in Peoria, Arizona. Barton left the game with an injury. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

PEORIA, Ariz. (CBS / AP) ― Oakland Athletics first baseman Daric Barton is said to be okay after being kicked in the calf while leaping for a high throw.